National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 1 day ago
Director of Native American Program
Bernalillo, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveNational Legal Aid & Defender Association provides civil legal services to low-income New Mexicans, and they are seeking a Director for their Native American Program. The NAP Director is responsible for administration and management of the overall operations of NAP, ensuring the civil legal needs of the client community are met and overseeing legal advocacy efforts.
Non ProfitLegal
Responsibilities
Ensuring that the civil legal needs of its client community are met, including initiating and completing period needs assessments
Partnering and collaborating with tribal entities within the service area
Developing projects and programs to leverage NAP resources, including funding opportunities
Integrating NAP's technology and communications needs into NMLA's statewide system
Overseeing the NAP's legal advocacy, including supervising the Litigation Specialist
Organizing and participating in community education and outreach activities to the various Pueblo communities
Working in close collaboration with other members of NMLA's management team; and
Being active in local bar associations and community activities
Qualification
Required
Experience in administration and management of legal programs
Knowledge of civil legal needs of low-income communities, particularly Native Americans
Ability to conduct needs assessments
Experience in partnering and collaborating with tribal entities
Skills in developing projects and programs to leverage resources
Familiarity with funding opportunities
Experience in integrating technology and communications into legal services
Supervisory experience, particularly in legal advocacy
Experience in community education and outreach activities
Ability to work collaboratively with a management team
Active participation in local bar associations and community activities
Strong commitment to serving low-income communities
Preferred
Experience working with Native American communities
Knowledge of Pueblo Courts and their processes
Experience in civil and criminal misdemeanor cases
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
Founded in 1911
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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